>Emerald enters the alternate Whitherwater, and walks around the town, taking in the familiar yet different sights of the town.>After speaking with two ponies, Emerald finds Hope, who seems very important in this dimension. She has two platoon of soldiers and a "choir" made up of foals.>The colt spots someone running around the rooftops and protects Hope from the cannon.>During the aftermath he speaks with Hope as well as Joyride, who appears from Whiterwater Castle and appears to be with the Order of the Arrow.>Emerald speaks to some of the choir, and then wanders off to find some more information about the dimension he's in.>Emerald decides to summon Pip and Ann in.>Ann seems to be a bit disposed, and Pip is holding onto odd flame balls.